Location: Downtown
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Since the redevelopment of the Inner Harbor in the late 1970s, Baltimore has set the standard for urban renewal. While a good part of the city's action centers around the fun and festive Harbor area, where street entertainers, open-air concerts, fireworks and parades abound, the surrounding neighborhoods offer all sorts of interesting landmarks, unique shops and delicious restaurants. Wander around Fells Point, the oldest section of Baltimore, reminiscent of an old English village, complete with pubs and cobblestone streets. Take the kids to the aquarium and check out the imaginative creations at the American Visionary Art Museum. Or stop by the Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum for an in-depth look at the Great Bambino's life. Baltimore is also renowned for its African-American heritage sites, plus festivals and cultural events that take place throughout the year. From historic places and harbor cruises to family friendly attractions and fabulous neighborhoods, Charm City is one of the top tourist destinations in the United States.
Restaurants in Baltimore
1. Old St. Paul's Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
Known for its elegant and beautiful interior, this is the fifth church that the congregation of St. Paul's has occupied since 1692, when the Parish was founded as part of the Diocese of London.
2. Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 457 reviews
A preeminent Marian shrine and a national center of prayer and pilgrimage, this religious landmark is known for its history, architecture and art.
Reviewed By sergiocI215LD
Nice place to stop by for a visit. Take a few pictures, learn a little bit about the history or just for praying and take a break to continue exploring the beautiful Mount Vernon area.
3. Mother Seton House
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4.5 based on 9 reviews
St. Mary's Historic Site is the home of the U.S.'s first Roman Catholic Seminary (1791). It was also the home for the first U.S. born Saint, Mother Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton for one year (1808-1809). It was a refuge and gathering space for people of color. It has the first Neo-Gothic church in America, and is home to many other firsts.
Reviewed By 36skp
This was a surprising visit today. We loved everything about our visit to such a historic monument/seminary. The architecture and peaceful beauty ARE to die for!! The amount of history and solitude tied to this place just beats my imagination. The docent is full of information and she is a natural. Monday was just one of their busiest and they really took good care of my daughter and me. Make sure you pass by this lovely quaint site. It is for all ages!!! Thank you Bilaine and Ms Kathy for a wonderful afternoon full of history, facts and more importantly sweet Baltimore hospitality. With the big group before us, Knights of Columbus being there before we arrived we never felt pushed to the side or overlooked.
4. Mount Vernon Cultural District
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 195 reviews
Mount Vernon is home to Baltimore's most prestigious cultural institutions including: The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra，The Walters Art Museum， The Lyric Opera House, Centerstage, Spotlighter's Theater, The Peabody Institute,Contemporary Museum, Enoch Pratt Free Library, Eubie Blake National Jazz Institute, Garrett Jacobs Mansion, The George Peabody Library, Maryland Historical Society, Theatre Project
Reviewed By mailo17 - Baltimore, United States
Lots to see, experience and enjoy great food. Visit all the museums, monuments and find a walk tour. Great food in the area. Also fine bars with great food options.
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6. Greenmount Cemetery
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 39 reviews
John Wilkes Booth is buried in this eerie graveyard.
Reviewed By 703BillB703 - Bel Air, United States
We found graves of Baltimore's famous like Johns Hopkins, Enoch Pratt, Elijah Bond of Ouija Board fame, and Aubrey Bodine, photographer. The gates are locked, so visits are by appointment. A useful map is provided and one can drive around most of the Cemetery or park and take well maintained footpaths. We saw grave stones dating back to 1810, though there may be older ones. There is a wide variety of funerary architecture. While one can see the city over the high stone walks, one generally feels enclosed in another world.
7. Charles Village
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4.0 based on 6 reviews
8. Holocaust Memorial
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4.0 based on 49 reviews
A stark reminder of the six million Jews who lost their lives in Europe between 1933 and 1945, this site offers sculptures and a memorial center.
Reviewed By 999jimw - Schonaich, Germany
How anyone can rate this memorial below a five is beyond me. Yes, it is minimalist, yes, it is stark, and yet this memorial is probably closer to the reality of being dumped in the middle of nowhere where families got off the tracks, were separated, and never saw their loved ones again. Life for them was living hell, which is why I like the plainness of this memorial. The statue itself is brilliant with figures of humans suffering in pain, calling out for justice, and begging us to always remember them so that no other megalomaniac can inflict this horror on mankind again. It is now up to us to remember!
9. Lexington Market
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 385 reviews
A colorful, busy, open-air market specializing in seafood.
Reviewed By 985charc - Henderson, United States
(To quote another traveler here) It was the most multicultural area I could see (during my visit to Baltimore). It is an interesting area, it may seem dangerous, but it is not. A historic place with great cultural value. This is a gritty version of Pikes Market in Seattle. Grounds are worn. Paid parking is tight ($4 for under 2 hours). I live in Las Vegas NV, so I found this place to be gritty, but I did feel safe. There is paper trash on the floor, and did have low income locals around. But I was greeted with smiles and no one bothered us. The food was AMAZING. Greek, Asian, Cajun, fresh fruit, cake, seafood to buy, butcher shop, Philly cheese steaks etc. ALL within feet of each other. Faidley crab cakes were SUPER great. A food stand even shown..raccoon and muskrat meat offered too. There is close to no seating here. Many ate in their car. I loved this place. Closed on Sundays. I suggest..roll up your sleeves, leave your cloth napkins at home and.....get gritty with some GREAT food!
10. Union Soldiers and Sailors Monument
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